A PWM Strategy for the Minimisation of Losses in a 3-level T-type Voltage Source Inverter

This paper discusses the approach for the witching loss minimisation in a 3-level inverter. It utilises a model predictive method which is used for evaluation of both the switching loss and voltage unbalance. The method is based on the cost functions implemented to provide simultaneous minimisation of loss and DC link voltage balance control. The simulation results shown that the total loss is reduced in 15% compared to a standard PWM strategy for a 3-level inverter operating at PWM frequency of 16 kHz.

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